HORSFORTH driver Jon Lancaster, who won the European Le Mans Series in 2015 after an emotional five years, is dreaming of competing in Formula One.

The 27-year-old, who attended Calverley Church of England Primary School and Horsforth School, admits: "F1 is on the radar and we are working very hard at putting together the funding that is required.

"Unfortunately, it all boils down to money – but we are trying to get a package together and the next month to six weeks should be telling.

"The back-up plan would be to secure a manufacturer's seat in Le Mans Prototype One and compete for the Endurance World Championship. Winning the ELMS has opened some doors for me in the sportscar world."

Lancaster received a further boost last month after his success with his Greaves Motorsport team by receiving the prestigious John Cobb Trophy from the British Racing Drivers' Club.

The award, which is limited to a British driver in a British car, is given to those who achieve success or successes of outstanding character.

Lancaster secured the ELMS title, which he dedicated to his late brother Andrew, with a dramatic second-place finish in the final round at the Four Hours of Estoril event in October.

Greaves Motorsport, whose drivers were Lancaster, Gary Hirsch and Björn Wirdheim, also won rounds at Le Castellet in France and Silverstone.

The team overcame two seemingly harsh penalties in Estoril, one in qualifying and another a stop and go in the final stages of the race as Lancaster was driving for the chequered flag, but he was able to hang on to the second place required to secure the crown.

"The penalty came out of the blue for Gary (Hirsch) loosening his belts, which everyone does all the time," said Lancaster.

"I was handed the car in second place, which was enough for the championship, but the penalty meant I had to push hard.

"I assumed we had dropped down and out of the championship. Little did I know I had done enough to hold on and, after being distraught on the final lap, I was told the news.

"It was such an incredible feeling after a dramatic race."

The victory held special significance for Lancaster, with the race marking the five-year anniversary of his brother Andrew's tragic death.

He was an avid supporter of Jon and his career and Jon has a picture of his late brother on the back of his helmet.

Lancaster said: "It was a very emotional weekend for myself and my family, so for me he was looking down helping out. This championship is for him."